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MEN’S CURLING: Canada makes stuttering start in Sochi
The Canadian team, which went through Olympic qualifiers undefeated, has struggled early in competition so far.
MEN’S MOGULS: Bilodeau defends Olympic title
The 26-year-old Canadian fended off rival Mikael Kingsbury with a perfect run in the finals to clinch gold.
WOMEN’S SUPER COMBINED: Hoefl-Riesch wins 3rd Olympic gold
The German skier was 0.40 seconds faster than silver medalist Nicole Hosp of Austria.
IOC: Black armbands, helmet stickers not allowed
The Olympic body told the Norwegian team they cannot commemorate one athlete’s dead brother.
Ashley Wagner, Figure Skating
Born: 1991 Hometown: Alexandria, Va. Event: Figure skating, team, singles Sochi: Bronze medal in the team competition Details: Wagner is a two-time U.S. national champion. Twitter: @AshWagner2010 Photo: The Associated Press
Simon Shnapir, Figure Skating
Born: 1987 Hometown: Sudbury, Mass. Event: Figure skating, pairs Sochi: Bronze medal in the team competition Details: Shnapir is a two-time U.S. national champion Twitter: @SimonShnapir Photo: The Associated Press
Gracie Gold, Figure Skating
Born: 1995 Hometown: Springfield, Mo. Event: Figure skating, team and single Sochi: Bronze medal in the team competition Details: Gold is a World Junior silver medalist and the 2014 U.S. National Champion. Twitter: @GraceEGold Photo: The Associated Press
Marissa Castelli, Figure Skating
Born: 1990 Hometown: Cranston, R.I. Event: Figure Skating, team and pairs Sochi: Bronze medal in the team competition Details: Castelli is a two-time U.S. national champion. Twitter: @MarissaCastelli Photo: The Associated Press
Jason Brown, Figure Skating
Born: 1994 Hometown: Highland Park, Ill. Event: Men’s figure skating Sochi: Bronze medal in the team competition Details: Brown is a U.S. national silver medalist Twitter: @jasonbskates Photo: The Associated Press